Toronto West Caravan of Hope kick off Dec. 5

Toronto West Caravan of Hope kick off Dec. 5

LENI-KIKO 2022

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario–Another “Leni-Kiko in 2022” Caravan will motor off on December 5, 2021 following the successful “Pink Caravan of Hope” held in Toronto last November 14.

“Caravans of Hope” are happening all over the world in the Filipino diaspora that pines for democracy, social justice, and respect for human rights and sovereignty in the Philippines. A people-driven movement is fast-growing across the globe that sees in the candidacies of Vice-President Leni G. Robredo and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, running for President and Vice-President, respectively, as the only hope for meaningful change to happen in the Philippines.

Caravan organizers are calling upon Filipino-Canadians of goodwill who continue to dream of a better Philippines to join the caravan. For practical considerations and in keeping with Covid 19 protocols, those interested to join are encouraged to pre-register at: bit.ly/3HQauMz Participants have the following options for their assembly:

ASSSEMBLY and Starting Point: Donald M. Gordon Chinquacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, Entrance to Parking Lot, Goodwood Rd. (Assembly time: 9 am/Departure time : 10 am)

1st Station: Shoppers World Mall, 499 Main St, Brampton (Hurontario/Steeles)

2nd Station: St. Marcellinus Secondary School Parking Lot, 1730 Courtney Park Rd West

3rd Station: Seafood City, Nordstrom Parking Lot, 800 Boyer Blvd.

FINAL Destination: Mississauga Valley Community Centre, Area B (with shelter)

The “Leni-Kiko in 2022” movement in Ontario is spearheaded by the Kabayan for Leni Coalition (Earl Francis Dacara, Chair) which currently is composed of the following individuals and organizations: Malaya Movement Canada,1Sambayan Canada, Bicol Community in Canada Assn., Bicol Toronto Community, Buhi Camarines Sur Group, Philippine Advocacy for Theatre Arts & Culture, Alumni from Ateneo de Naga, Alumni from the University of the Philippines, Pilipinong Migrante sa Barrie, Cordillera Human Rights Organization, Bawat Isa Mahalaga, Filipino Canadian Advocacy for Leni, Akbayan, Ilonggos for Leni, Bisaya for Leni, and Magdalo Canada.

Describing the Toronto Caravan last November 14th, Ontario old-timer Oswald P. Magno wrote:

“In my more than 50 years observing Philippine politics, I’ve never seen such spontaneity and eagerness on the part of Filipino expats to show their support for a presidential candidate as was displayed in the Toronto caravan and other Canadian cities. The OFW support for Duterte in 2016 pales in comparison to the hope-inspired multi-city caravans and gatherings that have so far been held by Pinoys from all walks of life for Leni Robredo.”

Robredo supporters are rooting for her noting that she is a woman of integrity and principles, an effective, honest, competent servant leader with an impressive track record as a congresswoman or as the current Vice-President.

An estimated 66 million Filipinos will troop to the polls come May 9, 2022 national elections. It is reported that some 1.6 million overseas Filipinos have so far registered for absentee voting. Political observers consider the upcoming 2022 elections as among the most crucial in recent years.

(PRESS RELEASE)